As with all facets of design during the Art Deco movement, geometry and symmetry were the principle themes of that era’s jewelry. Art Deco jewelry was influenced in part by Art Nouveau’s elegant and stylized designs, and borrowed somewhat from the Edwardian period’s use of platinum and diamonds. Art Deco explored new and bold techniques for working with both these elements, including never before seen diamond cuts such as the pear shape. The heavily used pastel colors from the earlier Art Nouveau era were replaced by vibrant displays of bold, white on white jewelry. The combining of stark white platinum with diamond or crystal was a primary example of Deco Jewelry.

A number of unique forms of jewelry enjoyed a particular vogue during this design movement, including long pendants, cocktail rings, dress clips and bangle bracelets. One of the most recognized pieces of the period was the double clip brooch. Two matching clips that could be attached and worn together, or separated and worn apart, often attached to the lapel or belt of a dress.